You Did Everything Right. So Why Are You Still Stuck?
Em got recruited into a new role by a former colleague who promised her real support. For a while, it was great. Then the support quietly disappeared. She asked for it. She pushed for it, clearly and ... ...more
strategy ,blog
August 18, 2026•2 min read
What Would You Do If Fear Wasn't Making the Decisions?
Eventually, with almost every client, I land on some version of the same question: what would you do differently if fear wasn't a factor? ...more
blog ,feelings
August 11, 2026•2 min read
Either/Or Thinking: You're Not a Toggle, You're a Dimmer
This is either/or thinking. Black and white. All or nothing. If I tell my boss the full truth, he'll fire me, so I must say nothing. But in the dimmer space, there's a version of the truth that's gent... ...more
strategy ,blog &feelings
August 04, 2026•3 min read
The Story They Told You About You Was Never Really About You
There is a voice in your head that has been running in the background for so long you've stopped hearing it as a voice. Not too much. Not too loud. Stay humble. Get yourself under control. Speed up or... ...more
blog ,permission &feelings
July 28, 2026•4 min read
Helping From Depletion Isn't Generosity, It's Destructive
Here's a question I ask clients more than almost any other: what is it costing you to center everyone else’s needs over caring for yourself? Most people pause when I ask that. Not because they don't k... ...more
blog ,permission &feelings
July 21, 2026•3 min read
Your Feelings Are Not the Problem. Ignoring Them Is.
Most of us were taught, somewhere along the way, to manage our emotions. Push them down. Power through. Don't let them show at work, especially if you're in a leadership role. ...more
blog ,feelings
July 14, 2026•3 min read
